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Do you want to be paid to gain some industry experience while you're waiting for your PhD to be examined?

Published 11 Dec 2017, 9:55 am, by Narelle Jones

iPREP WA Student Applications are now open!

Apply now at: http://goo.gl/YoALgF
For more information, please visit the iPREP website:
https://www.iprep.edu.au/

Plus Eight Health Hack by Spacecubed

Published 21 Nov 2017, 10:06 am, by Narelle Jones

We’re bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, government, researchers and anyone else passionate about healthcare innovation for a weekend. Working together over 54 hours at Fiona Stanley Hospital's education facilities pouring in a heap of caffeine and free food, to see what new ideas come out the other end. 

We’ll hack together medical professionals, creatives, technologists, designers and developers in teams to experiment with rapid prototyping and validation focused on West Australian digital health innovation.

Over the weekend we’ll deliver exciting content on design methods and technology capable of scaling health care from subject matter.

To register and for more information, please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/plus-eight-health-...

WABSI PhD top up scholarship

Published 25 Oct 2017, 10:58 am, by Narelle Jones

  • Value $10,000 per annum for 3.5 years (maximum duration).
  • We are seeking a PhD student to make a positive contribution to the increased understanding of WA’s biodiversity.
To apply, you must:
  • be a current holder of, or be approved for, an existing base scholarship such as a Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend scholarship (previously referred to as an APA scholarship) or an industry‐based fund of similar merit.
  • have been granted enrolment acceptance in an appropriate full‐time Higher Research Degree (HRD) program at a recognised Australian university to commence study in 2018.
  • be enrolled in, or intending to enrol in a PhD.
  • conduct research within the list of The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute related research disciplines and interests.
  • be enrolled at a Western Australian University and be based in Western Australia for the duration of their enrolment.
View the general conditions of award.
Download theapplication form from our website.
Applications close 31 October 2017.

Donald Dyer Scholarship for first year HDR candidates

Published 12 Oct 2017, 9:19 am, by Narelle Jones

HDR candidates commencing or in their first year of higher degree research – namely Doctoral or Masters by Research studies – in the field of public relations and/or communication are eligible to apply. Applicants would normally be expected to hold a first class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Applicants will be required to provide a curriculum vitae and two-page written statement outlining:

  • The research to be undertaken as part of their higher degree.
  • A statement from the university where the scholar will study, confirming that the applicant is eligible for a postgraduate research degree at that university, and detailing the course of study and the research program.
  • How the research will make a significant contribution to the development of the practice of the public relations profession.
  • Career goals and future plans
  • How the scholarship will help achieve their ambitions.
  • Other contributing evidence of the worthiness of the applicant may be drawn from referee reports, publications, professional experience, research field, communication skills, leadership potential and opportunities to interact with related disciplines in developing and implementing the research.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

  • High academic achievement
  • Content of the written statement
  • Performance at an interview

For more information and to apply please visit: 

https://www.pria.com.au/eventsawards/scholarships

ECU Research Week 2017 (18 September - 22 September)

Published 13 Sep 2017, 4:12 pm, by Narelle Jones

You are invited to connect with ECU's world-class research during Research Week 2017.

Through interactive sessions, poster displays, presentations and networking events, you will be able to find out how ECU researchers and students are addressing some of the world's most pressing social, political, economic and environmental issues.

The focus for this year's Research Week is on connection, linkages and collaboration between the university and the communities that it serves. This includes researchers, alumni, students, international participants and industry.

Whether you are an established researcher or want to get involved with research, there is something for everyone. Be inspired by our innovative research projects and award winning facilities, connect with our research students and staff and find out about postgraduate opportunities.

For more information on the action-packed week, please visit our website and register for the events at: http://www.ecu.edu.au/research/week/events

Download the Research Week brochure here: 

http://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/...